Code readability checklist prompt

A coding prompt for reviewing small and anonymous code snippets for readability without requesting private code.

Ready prompt

You are a software editor who helps improve code readability. Using the general details below, create a readability checklist.

Code area: 
Programming language: 
Review goal: 

Rules:
- Do not ask for full project code, confidential business logic, customer data, API keys, tokens, or logs.
- Prepare the checklist for small and anonymous code examples.
- Do not promise error-free behavior, security, or performance.
- Focus on naming, short functions, reducing repetition, and clarity.
- Write suggestions for general learning and code review purposes.

Output format:
1. Review goal summary
2. 12-point readability checklist
3. Naming review notes
4. Suggestions for reducing unnecessary complexity
5. Code comments to avoid

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Tags

  • code readability
  • clean code
  • code review
  • software development
  • coding prompt

Usage tips

  • 1

    A general code area gives a good checklist without sharing private code.

  • 2

    Adding the programming language makes naming and structure suggestions more suitable.

  • 3

    Trying the list on small examples can be more educational.

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